My Hunt for That LV Ski Gear
Alright, so I got this idea in my head last winter. Planned a big ski trip, you know, one of those fancy ones up in Aspen. And I thought, gotta look the part, right? My old gear was fine, functional, did the job for years. But this time, I wanted something… well, something that screamed a bit louder.
Started looking around online first. Just browsing, seeing what the fancy brands offered. Saw the usual suspects, Moncler, Bogner, all that stuff. Then I stumbled onto the Louis Vuitton ski wear. Didn’t even know they made full-on ski suits like that. Saw the pictures, the logos, the whole flashy deal.
Honestly, part of me was just curious. Like, what does a thousand-dollar-plus ski suit from a fashion house actually feel like? Is it even practical? So, I decided I had to see it in person. Had to make a trip to one of their big city stores.
Went into the LV store. Felt a bit weird walking in wearing my normal jacket, asking about ski gear. They were super polite, of course. Brought out this suit. It was… definitely something. The material felt slick, lighter than I expected. And the monogram pattern was everywhere, subtle in some lighting, really obvious in others.
- Tried on the jacket first. Fit was okay, maybe a bit more ‘fashion’ fit than ‘ski’ fit, if that makes sense.
- Then the pants. Same deal. Looked sharp, I guess.
- The details were nice, zippers felt solid, little LV logos on snaps.
Stood there in front of the mirror. Looked less like a serious skier and more like… well, someone wearing a very expensive logo suit on snow. It just felt kinda stiff, too. Not sure how it would handle actual skiing, bending, falling (which I do sometimes, let’s be real).
Talked price with the salesperson. Yeah, it was up there. Way up there. Started thinking about tumbling down a slope in this thing, catching it on a branch. Made my wallet clench just thinking about it.
The Decision
In the end, I walked out without it. Just couldn’t justify it. It looked cool, sure, in that very specific LV way. But for actual skiing? I needed something I wasn’t afraid to beat up a little. Something built for performance first, fashion second.
Ended up getting a nice, but much less flashy, suit from a dedicated ski brand. Still looked good, felt way more comfortable and rugged. And honestly? Saved a ton of cash I used for extra ski lessons and nice dinners instead. Seeing that LV suit was an experience, definitely a story to tell, but yeah, not for my kind of skiing.
